Amidst ongoing speculation about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health, a false claim circulated on social media platforms alleging that the 84-year-old posted “I’m not dead” on his X account before promptly deleting it. This claim emerged as McConnell’s public appearances extended beyond 40 days.
The purported post, attributed to the X account “The Halfway Post,” stated, “Mitch McConnell’s Twitter account reportedly just mysteriously posted and quickly deleted, ‘I’m not dead, YOU’RE DEAD!'” This assertion gained traction on various platforms, including Substack, and garnered tens of thousands of views, prompting mixed reactions from online users, with some expressing mockery and others questioning its authenticity.
However, a thorough fact check reveals this claim to be untrue. No credible reports or evidence, such as screenshots, support the allegation of McConnell posting and deleting such a message. Searches of online archives and prominent news outlets have yielded no results confirming this event.
The origin of the misinformation has been traced to “The Halfway Post” account, which explicitly identifies itself as a satire account in its bio. Fact-checking organizations have corroborated that the claim is satirical fiction with no supporting evidence.
The senator’s extended absence from public view has fueled concerns regarding his health. His office has faced renewed questioning after aides refrained from providing further details on his condition. McConnell has not been publicly seen since his hospitalization on June 14. His office previously released a hospital photo and a statement on July 12, attributing his delayed return to the Senate to a fall and a bout of pneumonia.
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